Background
Cassara, Frank was born on March 13, 1913 in Partinico, Italy. Son of Gaspare and Rosalia (Savarino) Cassara. came to the United States, 1913, naturalized, 1936.
Cassara, Frank was born on March 13, 1913 in Partinico, Italy. Son of Gaspare and Rosalia (Savarino) Cassara. came to the United States, 1913, naturalized, 1936.
Student, University Iowa, summer 1956; student, Atelier 17, Paris, summer 1958; Master of Science in Design, University of Michigan, 1954.
Supervisor easel painting section, World Pet Association, 1937; instructor, Detroit School Art, 1935-1936; instructor, Society Arts and Crafts, Detroit, 1946-1947; professor, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, after 1947; now professor emeritus, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Instructor National Music Camp, Interlochen, Michigan, summers 1948-1949.
Served with United States Army, 1942-1946. Member Ann Arbor Art Association (past president, director 1954-1962), National Academy Design.
Married Gretchen Jean Grathwohl, December 28, 1946. Children: Christina, Francesca.